Advanced Biological Sciences MRes

About this course<br/>Explore Advanced Biological Sciences, develop specialist knowledge, and gain practical skills at a global top 100* University.<br/><br/>You’ll build in-depth understanding of your chosen specialism as you conduct a piece of original research, supported by the University of Southampton’s expert academics. This degree is great preparation for future PhD research, or for a career in a wide range of industries.<br/><br/>This flexible one-year masters course is tailored to your particular research interests. You can choose to specialise in one of the following: <br/><br/>Biodiversity, ecology and ecosystem services <br/>Biotechnology <br/>Developmental biology <br/>Microbiology <br/>Neuroscience <br/>Molecular and cellular bioscience<br/>Plant biology <br/>Zoology <br/><br/>Your future career<br/><br/>This MRes is a stepping stone to further study at PhD level or a gateway to many careers in industry such as agriculture, pharmaceuticals and the healthcare sector, scientific services, science communication, teaching, and scientific policy making.<br/><br/>Key features of this course<br/><br/>At Southampton you will<br/>- develop your scientific knowledge <br/><br/><br/>- enhance your skills in research and scientific communication<br/><br/><br/>- benefit from the wide range of modules to choose<br/><br/><br/>-undertake an in-depth research project supervised by a leading academic in your specialism<br/><br/>You’ll also benefit from a wide range of excellent facilities, including a dedicated life sciences laboratory.<br/><br/>Further information<br/>If you’re a non-UK applicant, you should have completed at least 4 years in higher education. For more information, visit our website.<br/><br/>*QS World University Rankings 2025.